Double Helix: Blueprint of Nations Podcast
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Welcome to 'Double Helix: Blueprint of Nations,' the podcast where we analyze and look at the events, people and actions that have shaped the nations of our world. http://doublehelixhistory.buzzsprout.com
🇨🇭 In 1515, Swiss soldiers marched into Italy as Europe’s fiercest mercenaries—then met disaster at Marignano.
From the ashes of defeat came an unexpected legacy: neutrality.
🎧 The Swiss Accident: Marignano 1515
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From the ashes of defeat came an unexpected legacy: neutrality.
🎧 The Swiss Accident: Marignano 1515
#HistoryPodcast #Switzerland #DoubleHelix
November 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
🇨🇭 In 1515, Swiss soldiers marched into Italy as Europe’s fiercest mercenaries—then met disaster at Marignano.
From the ashes of defeat came an unexpected legacy: neutrality.
🎧 The Swiss Accident: Marignano 1515
#HistoryPodcast #Switzerland #DoubleHelix
From the ashes of defeat came an unexpected legacy: neutrality.
🎧 The Swiss Accident: Marignano 1515
#HistoryPodcast #Switzerland #DoubleHelix
Join us for our series on “The Ethiopian Exception”
In 1896, Emperor Menelik II did what was "impossible" - he crushed a European colonial army at the Battle of Adwa. One day changed Ethiopia forever, creating a national identity built on defiance. Learn how a single battle became an identity.
In 1896, Emperor Menelik II did what was "impossible" - he crushed a European colonial army at the Battle of Adwa. One day changed Ethiopia forever, creating a national identity built on defiance. Learn how a single battle became an identity.
September 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Join us for our series on “The Ethiopian Exception”
In 1896, Emperor Menelik II did what was "impossible" - he crushed a European colonial army at the Battle of Adwa. One day changed Ethiopia forever, creating a national identity built on defiance. Learn how a single battle became an identity.
In 1896, Emperor Menelik II did what was "impossible" - he crushed a European colonial army at the Battle of Adwa. One day changed Ethiopia forever, creating a national identity built on defiance. Learn how a single battle became an identity.
No new release today—but exciting news! 🎙️ Our collab with Grimdark History on “The Anarchy” is coming soon. Plus, remastered episodes of the Colombian Conflict & American Civil War are on the way, with more Season 1 stories to follow. Big things ahead for Double Helix!
August 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
No new release today—but exciting news! 🎙️ Our collab with Grimdark History on “The Anarchy” is coming soon. Plus, remastered episodes of the Colombian Conflict & American Civil War are on the way, with more Season 1 stories to follow. Big things ahead for Double Helix!
We wrap up our series on the Yugoslavian Breakup with ominous lessons for our future.
When neighbors become strangers and shared spaces transform into parallel worlds the true legacy of Yugoslavia's collapse isn't just about the Balkans
Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts
When neighbors become strangers and shared spaces transform into parallel worlds the true legacy of Yugoslavia's collapse isn't just about the Balkans
Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts
Blueprint of Nations
Welcome to 'Double Helix: Blueprint of Nations,' the podcast where we analyze and look at the events, people and actions that have shaped the nations of our world . From revolutions to treaties,...
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August 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM
We wrap up our series on the Yugoslavian Breakup with ominous lessons for our future.
When neighbors become strangers and shared spaces transform into parallel worlds the true legacy of Yugoslavia's collapse isn't just about the Balkans
Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts
When neighbors become strangers and shared spaces transform into parallel worlds the true legacy of Yugoslavia's collapse isn't just about the Balkans
Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts
"No one should dare to beat you." With these 7 words in Kosovo, Milosevic sparked a nationalist flame that would consume Yugoslavia. Explore how a 14th-century battlefield became the stage for Europe's worst refugee crisis since WWII.
Part 7 of our Series on the Yugoslav Breakup: Kosovo's Reckoning
Part 7 of our Series on the Yugoslav Breakup: Kosovo's Reckoning
July 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"No one should dare to beat you." With these 7 words in Kosovo, Milosevic sparked a nationalist flame that would consume Yugoslavia. Explore how a 14th-century battlefield became the stage for Europe's worst refugee crisis since WWII.
Part 7 of our Series on the Yugoslav Breakup: Kosovo's Reckoning
Part 7 of our Series on the Yugoslav Breakup: Kosovo's Reckoning
@beyondsrebrenica.bsky.social We did not plan it that way but our latest episode focused on the war in Bosnia and touching on the Srebrenica Massacre released almost 30 years to the date! Please spread and support as newer generations can often forget open.spotify.com/episode/7s8i...
The Yugoslavian Breakup: Bosnia's Heart of Darkness (Part 6)
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July 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
@beyondsrebrenica.bsky.social We did not plan it that way but our latest episode focused on the war in Bosnia and touching on the Srebrenica Massacre released almost 30 years to the date! Please spread and support as newer generations can often forget open.spotify.com/episode/7s8i...
@srebrenicauk.bsky.social We did not plan it that way but our latest episode focused on the war in Bosnia and touching on the Srebrenica Massacre released almost 30 years to the date! Please spread and support as newer generations can often forget open.spotify.com/episode/7s8i...
The Yugoslavian Breakup: Bosnia's Heart of Darkness (Part 6)
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July 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
@srebrenicauk.bsky.social We did not plan it that way but our latest episode focused on the war in Bosnia and touching on the Srebrenica Massacre released almost 30 years to the date! Please spread and support as newer generations can often forget open.spotify.com/episode/7s8i...
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Part 6 of the Yugoslavian Breakup Story: Bosnia's Heart of Darkness
Sarajevo, from Olympic host to besieged battlefield in just 8 years. How did Yugoslavia's crown jewel of diversity become the site of Europe's worst atrocities since the Holocaust?
Listen now, wherever you get your Podcasts
Sarajevo, from Olympic host to besieged battlefield in just 8 years. How did Yugoslavia's crown jewel of diversity become the site of Europe's worst atrocities since the Holocaust?
Listen now, wherever you get your Podcasts
July 11, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Part 6 of the Yugoslavian Breakup Story: Bosnia's Heart of Darkness
Sarajevo, from Olympic host to besieged battlefield in just 8 years. How did Yugoslavia's crown jewel of diversity become the site of Europe's worst atrocities since the Holocaust?
Listen now, wherever you get your Podcasts
Sarajevo, from Olympic host to besieged battlefield in just 8 years. How did Yugoslavia's crown jewel of diversity become the site of Europe's worst atrocities since the Holocaust?
Listen now, wherever you get your Podcasts
Part 6 of the Yugoslavian Breakup Story: Bosnia's Heart of Darkness
Sarajevo, from Olympic host to besieged battlefield in just 8 years. How did Yugoslavia's crown jewel of diversity become the site of Europe's worst atrocities since the Holocaust?
Listen now, wherever you get your Podcasts
Sarajevo, from Olympic host to besieged battlefield in just 8 years. How did Yugoslavia's crown jewel of diversity become the site of Europe's worst atrocities since the Holocaust?
Listen now, wherever you get your Podcasts
July 11, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Part 6 of the Yugoslavian Breakup Story: Bosnia's Heart of Darkness
Sarajevo, from Olympic host to besieged battlefield in just 8 years. How did Yugoslavia's crown jewel of diversity become the site of Europe's worst atrocities since the Holocaust?
Listen now, wherever you get your Podcasts
Sarajevo, from Olympic host to besieged battlefield in just 8 years. How did Yugoslavia's crown jewel of diversity become the site of Europe's worst atrocities since the Holocaust?
Listen now, wherever you get your Podcasts
Part 5 of our series on the breakup of Yugoslavia continues and the darkness begins, with Croatias Homeland War
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Listen wherever you get your podcast!
June 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Part 5 of our series on the breakup of Yugoslavia continues and the darkness begins, with Croatias Homeland War
Listen wherever you get your podcast!
Listen wherever you get your podcast!
In 1991, Slovenia won independence in just 10 days with minimal bloodshed. How did this small Alpine republic outmaneuver Yugoslavia's military might? A masterclass in asymmetric warfare and media strategy that changed European history.
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Join us wherever you get your podcast!
June 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
In 1991, Slovenia won independence in just 10 days with minimal bloodshed. How did this small Alpine republic outmaneuver Yugoslavia's military might? A masterclass in asymmetric warfare and media strategy that changed European history.
Join us wherever you get your podcast!
Join us wherever you get your podcast!
Part 3 as the Yugoslav Breakup series continues: The Nationalist Awakening
The 1990 elections start the breakup of Yugoslavia in earnest. Nationalist leaders entrenched the spirit of division dividing neighbors, families and friends along ethnic lines.
Tune in now! Wherever you get your podcast
The 1990 elections start the breakup of Yugoslavia in earnest. Nationalist leaders entrenched the spirit of division dividing neighbors, families and friends along ethnic lines.
Tune in now! Wherever you get your podcast
May 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Part 3 as the Yugoslav Breakup series continues: The Nationalist Awakening
The 1990 elections start the breakup of Yugoslavia in earnest. Nationalist leaders entrenched the spirit of division dividing neighbors, families and friends along ethnic lines.
Tune in now! Wherever you get your podcast
The 1990 elections start the breakup of Yugoslavia in earnest. Nationalist leaders entrenched the spirit of division dividing neighbors, families and friends along ethnic lines.
Tune in now! Wherever you get your podcast
We’re back.
New episode of Double Helix: Blueprint of Nations—“The Mosaic State”—kicks off our series on the breakup of Yugoslavia.
A nation built on unity, torn apart by ambition.
Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/2281500/epis...
#HistoryPodcast #Yugoslavia #DoubleHelixPodcast
New episode of Double Helix: Blueprint of Nations—“The Mosaic State”—kicks off our series on the breakup of Yugoslavia.
A nation built on unity, torn apart by ambition.
Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/2281500/epis...
#HistoryPodcast #Yugoslavia #DoubleHelixPodcast
The Yugoslavian Breakup: The Mosaic State (Part 1) - Blueprint of Nations
A deep dive into the creation and structure of Yugoslavia as a deliberately designed multiethnic state, examining how its "Mosaic State" approach attempted to transcend historical ethnic divisions. We...
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May 8, 2025 at 11:34 AM
We’re back.
New episode of Double Helix: Blueprint of Nations—“The Mosaic State”—kicks off our series on the breakup of Yugoslavia.
A nation built on unity, torn apart by ambition.
Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/2281500/epis...
#HistoryPodcast #Yugoslavia #DoubleHelixPodcast
New episode of Double Helix: Blueprint of Nations—“The Mosaic State”—kicks off our series on the breakup of Yugoslavia.
A nation built on unity, torn apart by ambition.
Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/2281500/epis...
#HistoryPodcast #Yugoslavia #DoubleHelixPodcast
As it should be obvious to all waiting we are behind! 😢😩
Turns out research, production and publishing while holding a full time job and simply living is a bit tough! But have no fear more Double Helix will be coming. Please be patient as we work out the kinks!
Turns out research, production and publishing while holding a full time job and simply living is a bit tough! But have no fear more Double Helix will be coming. Please be patient as we work out the kinks!
April 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM
As it should be obvious to all waiting we are behind! 😢😩
Turns out research, production and publishing while holding a full time job and simply living is a bit tough! But have no fear more Double Helix will be coming. Please be patient as we work out the kinks!
Turns out research, production and publishing while holding a full time job and simply living is a bit tough! But have no fear more Double Helix will be coming. Please be patient as we work out the kinks!
We are working on our new series focused on the breakup of the former Yugoslavia. Our new series will focus on how diversity within a society can be both a blessing and a curse. New episode releasing later this week!
April 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We are working on our new series focused on the breakup of the former Yugoslavia. Our new series will focus on how diversity within a society can be both a blessing and a curse. New episode releasing later this week!
We are back with the conclusion of our series on the Rwandan Genocide.
The Long Path Home explores the aftermath of genocide within Rwanda.
Beyond Borders looks at the impact across the region and the lessons we can take away from this journey!
Listen wherever you get podcast!
The Long Path Home explores the aftermath of genocide within Rwanda.
Beyond Borders looks at the impact across the region and the lessons we can take away from this journey!
Listen wherever you get podcast!
March 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We are back with the conclusion of our series on the Rwandan Genocide.
The Long Path Home explores the aftermath of genocide within Rwanda.
Beyond Borders looks at the impact across the region and the lessons we can take away from this journey!
Listen wherever you get podcast!
The Long Path Home explores the aftermath of genocide within Rwanda.
Beyond Borders looks at the impact across the region and the lessons we can take away from this journey!
Listen wherever you get podcast!
Between 1990–1994, Rwanda set the stage for genocide, using media, politics & bureaucracy to enable mass murder. A dark chapter in human history lay ahead. Join us for Part 4 of our Rwanda series: Descent Into Darkness.
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February 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Between 1990–1994, Rwanda set the stage for genocide, using media, politics & bureaucracy to enable mass murder. A dark chapter in human history lay ahead. Join us for Part 4 of our Rwanda series: Descent Into Darkness.
doublehelixhistory.buzzsprout.com
doublehelixhistory.buzzsprout.com
In our current climate of:let’s erase history. It is more critical than ever that we become grounded in facts. Give Blueprint of Nations a listen and learn why the American Civil War started and what it was about: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
#americanhistory #trumpsamerica #keephistoryalive
#americanhistory #trumpsamerica #keephistoryalive
The American Civil War: Original Sin (Part 1)
Podcast Episode · Blueprint of Nations · S2 E2 · 36m
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February 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
In our current climate of:let’s erase history. It is more critical than ever that we become grounded in facts. Give Blueprint of Nations a listen and learn why the American Civil War started and what it was about: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
#americanhistory #trumpsamerica #keephistoryalive
#americanhistory #trumpsamerica #keephistoryalive
On July 1962 Rwanda became an official independent country again, after years of European colonialism.Gregoire Kayibanda inherits the European systems of control and soon the Hutu majority turns Tutsi domination on its head.
Hear more about this story as we work towards the fateful events of 1994.
Hear more about this story as we work towards the fateful events of 1994.
February 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
On July 1962 Rwanda became an official independent country again, after years of European colonialism.Gregoire Kayibanda inherits the European systems of control and soon the Hutu majority turns Tutsi domination on its head.
Hear more about this story as we work towards the fateful events of 1994.
Hear more about this story as we work towards the fateful events of 1994.
Part 2 of our Rwandan Genocide series is here.
Under Belgian rule, a racial classification system was imposed—one that would shape the fate of millions and sow the seeds of future violence. A nation’s destiny, rewritten by colonial policy.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.
Under Belgian rule, a racial classification system was imposed—one that would shape the fate of millions and sow the seeds of future violence. A nation’s destiny, rewritten by colonial policy.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.
February 6, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Part 2 of our Rwandan Genocide series is here.
Under Belgian rule, a racial classification system was imposed—one that would shape the fate of millions and sow the seeds of future violence. A nation’s destiny, rewritten by colonial policy.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.
Under Belgian rule, a racial classification system was imposed—one that would shape the fate of millions and sow the seeds of future violence. A nation’s destiny, rewritten by colonial policy.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts.
We begin our series on the Rwandan Genocide with Episode 1: A Nation Before Nations.
Explore the history of pre-colonial Rwanda and why understanding its past is key. Were Tutsi and Hutu divisions ancient ethnic rivalries, or were they colonial constructs designed to divide and rule?
Tune in now
Explore the history of pre-colonial Rwanda and why understanding its past is key. Were Tutsi and Hutu divisions ancient ethnic rivalries, or were they colonial constructs designed to divide and rule?
Tune in now
January 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We begin our series on the Rwandan Genocide with Episode 1: A Nation Before Nations.
Explore the history of pre-colonial Rwanda and why understanding its past is key. Were Tutsi and Hutu divisions ancient ethnic rivalries, or were they colonial constructs designed to divide and rule?
Tune in now
Explore the history of pre-colonial Rwanda and why understanding its past is key. Were Tutsi and Hutu divisions ancient ethnic rivalries, or were they colonial constructs designed to divide and rule?
Tune in now
We’re taking a break this week as we prepare for our next series: the Rwandan Genocide.
It’s a difficult and painful story, but in times like these, it’s more important than ever to reflect on humanity’s darkest moments.
Tune in next week!
#historypodcast #rwanda #history #humanity
It’s a difficult and painful story, but in times like these, it’s more important than ever to reflect on humanity’s darkest moments.
Tune in next week!
#historypodcast #rwanda #history #humanity
January 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM
We’re taking a break this week as we prepare for our next series: the Rwandan Genocide.
It’s a difficult and painful story, but in times like these, it’s more important than ever to reflect on humanity’s darkest moments.
Tune in next week!
#historypodcast #rwanda #history #humanity
It’s a difficult and painful story, but in times like these, it’s more important than ever to reflect on humanity’s darkest moments.
Tune in next week!
#historypodcast #rwanda #history #humanity
If you have not had the chance to check us out, please do. Search for Double Helix:Blueprint of Nations wherever you listen to podcast. We are in the middle of Season 2, learning about civil conflicts. We just wrapped up a 9 part series on Spain and about to begin a series on Rwanda. #historypodcast
January 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
If you have not had the chance to check us out, please do. Search for Double Helix:Blueprint of Nations wherever you listen to podcast. We are in the middle of Season 2, learning about civil conflicts. We just wrapped up a 9 part series on Spain and about to begin a series on Rwanda. #historypodcast